Commerce City Schools

Upcoming Band Concerts! 🎵 CMS Band Concert • When: Tuesday, December 17th, at 6:30 PM • Where: Bill Anderson Performing Arts Center at CHS 🎵 CHS Band Concert • When: Thursday, December 12th, at 6:30 PM • Where: Bill Anderson Performing Arts Center at CHS

We are now hiring Substitute Cafe and School Nutrition Staff through ESS. Contact Kimi Falken- kfalken@ess.com for more information.

Check out our amazing playhouses, handcrafted with love and holiday spirit! Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and the generosity of our community, these playhouses are ready to bring joy to families this season.

Teamwork makes the dream work! Our crew is making amazing progress on the Habitat for Humanity Playhouse Build at CMS. It’s incredible to see everyone coming together to create something special for local students. Stay tuned for the finished product!

We are excited to be at CMS today for the Habitat for Humanity Playhouse Build with JCH4H! We’ll be building two playhouses for local students in our community. Stop by and join us—we’d love your support!

We are wishing Commerce’s Game Day Cheer Squad all the best as they take the stage tomorrow at the 2024 GHSA State Championship in Columbus!

Congratulations to our CHS Basketball teams on a triple victory over Stephens County last night!

At CCSS, we take cybersecurity seriously. Today, our team engaged in a dynamic tabletop discussion and scenario exercise led by Lockstep Technology Group. This proactive approach allows us to strengthen our defenses, improve response strategies, and stay ahead of potential threats in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

🌟 Happy National Special Education Day! 🌟 Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible students, dedicated teachers, and supportive families who make our special education programs at Commerce City Schools so remarkable. Every day, we witness the power of inclusion, determination, and creativity as our students achieve amazing milestones and inspire us all. Let’s honor the commitment of our educators and staff who work tirelessly to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed and shine bright. Together, we are building a community where every learner is supported and celebrated!

Happy Thanksgiving from Commerce City Schools! We are truly grateful for our students, families, teachers, staff, and community. Thank you for your support, generosity, and dedication.

We are excited to announce that Commerce City Schools continues to excel in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Schools rankings! 🏆 🐯Commerce Elementary School is ranked #297 statewide, securing a Best Elementary Schools badge. 🐯Commerce Middle School is ranked #147 among Georgia’s top middle schools, earning a Best Middle Schools badge. 🐯Commerce High School is proudly listed among the best high schools in the nation, ranked in the top 11% of all U.S. high schools and the top 17% in Georgia. These remarkable achievements reflect the continued excellence and dedication of our students, staff, and families. We are incredibly proud of our school community and look forward to continued success in the future!

Congratulations to our Tigers on a great season!

📅 Save the New Date! Multicultural Night has been rescheduled to March 6th. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this exciting event! Interested in participating? Contact Alicia Vargas for more information.

Tiger Basketball Recap 🏀🐾 What a weekend of basketball against East Jackson! Here’s how our teams did: • JV: Came out strong and secured a WIN! • Lady Varsity: Dominated the court for another VICTORY! • Boys Varsity: Fought hard in an intense, neck-and-neck game, falling just short by ONE point. So proud of all our Tigers for their determination and heart. Keep bringing the heat this season!

Congratulations to Jason Castro-Aguirre and Khanh Nguyen, the 2024-25 REACH Scholars from Commerce City Schools! These two 8th graders have earned academic scholarships through REACH Georgia (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen), a program that provides mentorship and financial support to help students succeed in high school and beyond. We are proud to celebrate Jason and Khanh as our REACH Scholars and look forward to their bright futures!

Commerce City Schools will be closed from November 25 to November 29 for Thanksgiving Break.

Congratulations to Amy Carlan for being our ESS Sub of the Month! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. A big shoutout to Kimi Falken as well for all her efforts in ensuring a smooth partnership between ESS and Commerce City Schools. We’re grateful for both of you!

Best of luck to our Tigers as they take on Toombs County in the second round of playoffs!

CHS students had an exciting week, full of new experiences! FCCLA attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Covington, where Norelys Morejon competed in the cupcake decorating contest and several students took the Statesman Test. Congratulations to Emily Anderson for earning her Statesman Pin! CHS Drama students also enjoyed a performance of 9 to 5 at UGA, thanks to the UGA Theatre. Lastly, Healthcare classes got a hands-on learning experience with Rich Rutherford from Jackson County EMS, who demonstrated the Lucas device and other EMS equipment.

At CHS, incredible opportunities for students are unfolding through Project-Based Learning in the Learning Commons! Coach MK’s Geometry classes are diving into the world of 3D shapes by exploring architecture and construction. Students began by designing floor plans for their group’s house, calculating square footage, surface area, and volume. Now, they’re moving on to the building phase, constructing their designs using Legos or Balsa wood. This project is a powerful way to bring real-world applications into the classroom, connecting geometry to hands-on learning.